Chick-fil-A on Track to Become Third Largest Fast Food Chain The chicken chain will claim the No. 3 spot in the U.S. in sales by the end of 2018. This is big jump from being the No. 7 spot in 2017. Analyst Mark Kalinowski initially predicted Chick-fil-A would take the No. 3 spot in 2020. He recently updated his forecast that it would be third by 2019. In 2017, Chick-fil-A sales grew by $1.1 billion. It is difficult to calculate exact sales because Chick-fil-A is a private company. The nearest competitor w

Two days before the season officially changes, the chicken chain is releasing the new Frosted Key Lime nationwide. The seasonal item will be available at all restaurants March 18 through May 25 or while supplies last, Chick-fil-A said in a statement.

The Atlanta-based company launched Frosted Lemonade in 2015 and also has a Frosted Coffee.

"We are delighted to launch another seasonal, frosted treat this spring,” Leslie Neslage, menu lead for the menu and packaging team at Chick-fil-A, said in a statement. “Frosted Key Lime is both tart and sweet and will be a delicious, lower calorie treat that all customers can enjoy throughout the day.”